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MF53 CKE

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 CKE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 134,887 miles

headlamp lens cloudy both

Fail 25 Jul 2017 134,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp lens cloudy both

Pass 25 Jul 2016 122,957 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front worn on inner edge

both headlamp lens cloudy

oil leak

wiper marks on screen

Fail 25 Jul 2016 122,957 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlamp lens cloudy

oil leak

wiper marks on screen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,780 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 113,768 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust shrouds are detached.

chid seat fitted to nearside rear.

four wheel trims fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 73,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust shrouds are detached.

chid seat fitted to nearside rear.

four wheel trims fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,827 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 37,827 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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MF53 CKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 CKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF53 CKE is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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